Black Captain

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Ever see someone do so well 
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That none could ever stop him 
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Commanding o'er the hardest swell 
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With no force or fault to top him 

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Well, under all and every word 
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Is hidden a woman or man 
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Who lights and inspires some higher desires 
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And allows him to do what he can 

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What power he has only I know 
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And now I have let my captain go 


I was his true and he bade my fortune 
And he leapt from on top of my shoulder 
He could lead pure when my worship was sure 
And many times even step bolder 

He loved me and needed, saw trouble and greeted 
For trouble is best met head on 
What seems so distinguished became plainly vanquished 
When I left to find life on my own 

What power he has only I know 
And now I have let my captain go 

Now men laugh at him and say 
That better men number in thousands 
Nobody ever goes out of his way 
To lessen his clowns as they crowd him 

And I am nearby and I watch with a sigh 
As my captain curls up like a cripple 
And hope that he goes where nobody knows 
Under sea and leaves not a ripple 

What power he has only I know 
And now I have let my captain go 

Enjoy! 

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